There is so much emphasis placed on safety in the workplace and with good reason. Employers want to protect you, the employee, but they also want to protect themselves from rising unemployment compensation insurance rates and lawsuits. With the advent of natural gas extraction in Southwest Pennsylvania, workplace injuries are on the rise locally as evidenced in the daily news. Anything can happen and it usually happens when you least expect it. Falling rocks, moving parts, heavy equipment, explosions, employer negligence… even something as seemingly innocuous as a misstep in an icy parking lot can turn into a tragedy beyond belief. When you are injured at work, you must seek legal advice and you must do it as quickly as possible. Don’t assume that your employer is on your side and don’t assume that the insurance carrier is going to be willing to pay your medical bills without raising issues. Your injury could cause catastrophic loss to you and your family, even if it’s not a life-threatening issue. Don’t let a workplace injury turn into a life-altering event. Contact McKenna & Associates today at 1-877-471-6266 and talk to an expert who has years of experience dealing with workers compensation cases.
